Distinction assignment from BTEC Applied Science Unit 6- Investigative project. Unit 6D includes an evaluation of skills learnt and how they helped reach the aim of the investigation. Areas for improvement also included and strengths and weaknesses throughout the unit.
Part D:
Through the investigation, I developed and improved skills such as time management, statistical
calculations and critical thinking.
Time management - I was able to manage my
Skill 1 described
time and plan around my schedule.
Communication – I was able to use my
Skill 2 described communication skills to help me throughout
the unit
Research skills - I was able to use my research
skills both online and in person to help me
Skill 3 described
gather information and learn new skills
throughout the unit.
Mathematical skills – I was able to use my
Skill 4 described numerical skills to help me throughout the unit
and I also learnt how to do statistical tests.
Judgmental skills - I was able to accurately
Skill 5 described
collect results during the experiment.
Literacy skills - I was able to correctly structure
Skill 6 described
my report in an article form.
Attention to detail - I learnt how to calculate
uncertainty and calculated it for a ruler. This
was important for 6C when conducting the
Skill 7 described
experiment. I learnt about validity and
reliability and what factors can increase or
decrease them.
Experimental skills – I learnt how to predict a
null and alternative hypothesis and carry out a
risk assessment. I learnt about different
Skill 8 described
variables and how to control experiments. This
was important for 6B where I was writing a
project plan.
Skill 9 described Ethical decision making - I learnt that when
conducting an experiment, ethics are very
important as humans are being tested and my
actions have a very strong impact. I learnt how
to create a consent form, which was important
as participants had to be aware of what they
would be doing as well as any risks associated
with the experiment. I learnt about
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